This is how much climate change has impacted polar bear populations
Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay.
Ice doesn't stick to polar bear fur - but why?
Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.
Polar bear fur could hold the secret to replacing ‘forever chemicals’
How can this be?’ A physicist, Holst normally doesn’t think about polar bears. But about five years ago, she was watching a German television program that mentioned the Arc
How do polar bears keep ice off their fur? Grease.
Polar animals as inspiration. Polar bears have a thick layer of fat below two layers of fur that help trap their internal body heat. According to Polar Bears International, these
How polar bears stop ice from freezing on their fur
Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind the bears’ natural antifreeze hasn't been studied until now
Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties
An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates.
Cyclones hope to donate thousands of bears to local children with Teddy Bear Toss
The Cincinnati Cyclones' record for most bears donated through an iteration of its annual Teddy Bear Toss is nearly 13,500.
A zoo spa day? Watch massive grizzly bear get pampered with a manicure in Colorado
A grizzly bear enjoyed a nice spa day at a Colorado zoo where he was pampered with a manicure to trim down his long, iconic ...
RFK Jr.'s Alleged Troubling History with Animals: Blending Mice, Freezing Roadkill, Staging a Bear Accident and Beheading a Whale
In her letter to senators on the eve of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing to become the country’s next health ...
Watch live: Big Bear bald eagles welcome second egg to nest
The second egg arrived in the nest high atop a tree overlooking Big Bear Lake on Saturday night, according to Friends of Big ...
Russell Crowe Heads Down Under for ‘Bear Country’ Shoot, With the Gold Coast Standing in for Los Angeles
Oscar winner Russell Crowe is set to return to Queensland, Australia, for the action thriller 'Bear Country,' with cameras ...
Polar Bear Poker Run raises money for suicide prevention
The Seven Slot Jeepers of Central Virginia are hosting their third annual Polar Bear Poker Run on February 2. The event ...
Famous Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow now have 3 eggs
Big Bear's famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, now have their third egg of the season! Kournikova, who stays mostly out of ...
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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie delivers 3rd egg of 2025
For the second year in a row, Big Bear bald eagle Jackie has delivered a three-egg clutch. Jackie and her mate, Shadow, ...
Bear-y tight squeeze: 525-pound bear takes refuge under evacuated Altadena home
A 525-pound adult male bear was safely removed from a crawl space beneath a home in Altadena after the homeowners evacuated ...